Press Releases

Derasat launches a new survey to investigate the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak on social and bahvioural norms and to gather opinions towards government measures to combat the pandemic.

In a recent Think Talk on 5th March, 2020 on, “Between the United States and Finland: Different Educational Systems and their Effects on Curriculum Development”, experts discussed the advantages of the educational process, curricula, and teaching professions in both the United States and Finland.

Derasat staff took part in a full program of activities and were offered healthy meals during Bahrain's National Sport's Day on February 11th, 2020. 

At the recent World Urban Forum 2020 in Abu Dhabi from 8th - 13th February, 2020  the Chairman of Derasat, Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, participated in two panel sessions on sustainable urban development.

Members of the Shura Council visited the Derasat Library to activate the partnership agreement signed last year and to hear presentations on research work and library activities. Full Press Release can be found on the Arabic site.

Derasat's Surveys & Opinion Polls Directorate has announced a new survey that will map the pros and cons of video games and their effects on children, adolescents and youth. The study will survey a large segment of individuals aged between 10 and 18 years to identify and record practices and patterns in playing video games.

The Quarterly Board of Trustees meeting reviewed activities and research carried out over the last 3 months. This press release is in Arabic only. 

A regional consultation workshop was held in Manama, Bahrain on 20 November 2019 to discuss and validate the first draft of the 2nd State of Arab Cities report, aiming to identify the most persistent challenges facing Arab cities with regards to financing urban infrastructure, and propose policy recommendations and effective responses to address these challenges.

At the 6th Abu Dhabi Security Forum, organised by the Emirates Policy Center, Derasat Chairman pointed out the precarious regional situation saying that, “Concerted efforts are the only way to address challenges facing us”..........

A new research paper by Dr Omar Al Ubaydli examines the current state of the US economy, and the likelihood of it entering a recession during the period 2019-2020